Removal & Installation (Control)

Pull out on the bottom of the parking brake control boot to disengage it from the plastic retainer. If necessary, pull the control handle upward.

CAUTION: The control boot is held in position by a small plastic retaining tab that engages a notch in the control handle. See Fig 1 . Failure to use care when removing the boot can result in damage to the tab and unnecessary replacement of the boot.

Using a small screwdriver, carefully lift the retainer tab and slide the boot upward.
Disconnect the parking brake warning indicator switch connector. See Fig 2 .
Using a screwdriver, push down on the tension arm until it is fully depressed. See Fig 3 .
Lock down the tension arm with a pin or screwdriver. See Fig 4 .
Remove the cable anchor pin. See Fig 5 .
Remove the control bolts and remove the parking brake control. See Fig 6 .
To install, reverse removal procedures.

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Retainer Tab

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Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Warning Indicator Switch Connector

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Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Control Tension Arm

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Fig 4: Locking Tension Arm Using Pin

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Fig 5: Identifying Cable Anchor Pin

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Fig 6: Identifying Parking Brake Control Bolts

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